Senior iOS Developer

The News UK Tech team is at the core of one of the world’s leading media companies, bringing together talented individuals to tackle exciting challenges and deliver innovative products at scale. Recently named Team of the Year at the UK Business Innovation Awards, we are passionate and trusted experts creating industry‑leading solutions through attracting and developing the best talent. The Times Technology team is responsible for developing and enhancing the digital products of The Times and The Sunday Times, including our website and mobile apps. We work collaboratively with internal and external digital platform teams to deliver industry‑leading solutions. Our team of over 120 professionals is agile, cross‑functional, and diverse, with members based in London, Sofia, and Bangalore. Together, we are united by our passion for delivering world‑class digital experiences.

As a Mobile Engineer, you will contribute to the development of best‑in‑class mobile apps, working closely with product owners, stakeholders, and your engineering peers to deliver innovative, high‑quality solutions. You will report to a Principal Engineer, supporting the delivery of technical strategies and tactical implementations, while also mentoring other engineers to maintain high standards of engineering excellence.

Day‑to‑day Responsibilities

• Develop new features and optimise existing ones for mobile applications, ensuring they meet business and user needs.
• Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to deliver quality mobile apps.
• Participate in technical discussions to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and fit for purpose.
• Mentor and guide other engineers to uphold high coding standards and best practices.
• Support the Principal Engineer in delivering on technical strategies and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, security, and performance.
• Lead by example, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Present technical concepts and solutions to internal teams, contributing to strategic discussions.

Qualifications

• A deep understanding of Swift (required) and Objective‑C, ideally with some experience in Kotlin.
• Experience with iOS design patterns, including MVC, MVVM + Coordinators, and VIPER.
• Expertise in building views programmatically without relying on XIBs/Storyboards.
• Familiarity with SOLID design principles and their application in mobile development.
• Proficiency in dependency management using tools like Swift Package Manager (SPM).
• Experience with unit testing using XCTest and UI automation testing with XCUITest.
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration (CI) systems.
• Familiarity with build automation tools like Fastlane.
• Some experience with React Native would be advantageous.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement on the list, we encourage you to apply. We value potential just as much as experience and are eager to hear from individuals who are enthusiastic about learning and growing with us.

Working Arrangements

We run a hybrid working policy with a minimum of three days a week in the office. Being in the office allows us to collaborate, innovate and thrive as a team in our vibrant and dynamic workspace. Some roles may require more office‑based days depending on the nature of the position, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about what’s required for you.

Benefits

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions.
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes.
• Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme.
• Up to 60% discount on HarperCollins books.
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times.
• Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
• Well‑being benefits such as EAP, physiotherapy/massage and counselling.
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.